Consetn of the Governed

Executive Committee

Bishop John Adams, Chairman
 
Rev. Carroll Baltimore, 1st Vice Chairman

Art Nicoletti, 2nd Vice Chairman

Dr. Dick Bozian, Secretary
 
Rev. Daniel Brown Treasurer

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Steering Committees

The Steering Committees are composed of concerned citizens who will be responsible for disseminating and supporting the goals and objectives of Consent of the Governed; and be part of a national network of best ideas and practices. Each Steering Committee will be responsible to adhere to the requirements outlined in the Charter set forth by Consent of the Governed.

Developing a Steering Committee

Members soon realize that their agenda is not their everyday venture. Therefore, the preparation for its leadership must take this fact into account and adhere very closely to the following preparatory steps.

  1. BE PREPARED
    Steering Committee members must be informed and ready to defend the Consent of the Governed agenda. This process begins with thoroughly familiarizing themselves with the contents listed in A Citizens Report to President Barack Obama. Additional available materials are to be considered supplemental to the Report.
  2. CORE GROUP
    Initially, a group of 6-8 concerned citizens will convene as a Steering Committee to discuss the best methods of advancing the Consent of the Governed agenda in their city.
  3. METHODS OF RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
    Each member of the Steering Committee will be asked to email the Obama Cover Letter and the Bio for Art Nicoletti to all persons listed in their computers whether these folks live in their own city or not. In addition, their correspondence (email) will strongly recommend that each recipient go to the website (available - January 15, 2009) for Consent of the Governed to download the Report to President Obama as well as have access to the full range of activities, Board Members, etc.
     
  4. FUNCTION OF STEERING COMMITTEES
    All Steering Committees will (1) Act as official representatives of Consent of the Governed, on a non- partisan bases (2) lobby elected and appointed officials, media, local power brokers, etc. in support of its legislative agenda and (3) participate as contributors and recipients of a national network of best ideas and practices.

Town Hall Mtgs

Links to upcoming town hall meetings

Late Breaking News

6/25/09- The Bill Press Show

01/15/09 - AME Council of Bishops Endorses Consent of the Governed